Archivists are cataloging 150-plus boxes of material that document filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan’s role in bringing to life iconic characters like Indiana Jones and Yoda.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Dec. 12: Beginning to look a lot like trivia
Tis the season for trivia. Can you answer 10 questions about the week in news?
Posted inMichigan Government
RxKids ‘in limbo,’ Flint reeling over surprise cuts by House Republicans
Plans to expand a cash assistance program for new and expecting mothers are now ‘in limbo’ after Michigan House Republicans unexpectedly canceled previously approved spending, according to Dr. Mona Hanna.
Posted inQuality of Life
Russian cargo jet grounded 16 years in Upper Peninsula may soon fly again
The plane was grounded in 2009 amid court battles over who had rights to the aircraft. Today, Ukrainian engineers plan to ready the plane for new life.
Posted inTalent & Education
New Michigan superintendent aims to raise test scores, collaborate with Whitmer
In a wide-ranging interview with Bridge, new State Superintendent Glenn Maleyko says the state is building momentum on literacy and should do more on funding.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Some Michigan hunters may soon be able to skip paper kill tags
The state is looking into adding the option of electronic tags for certain animals killed by hunters.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan’s red, white and blue retro license plate returns next month
Michigan continues to bring back retro license plates. The latest: Red, white and blue to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. It goes on sale in January.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan House cancels $645M in state spending without Senate OK
Through an arcane section of state law, the Republican-controlled state House scrapped hundreds of millions in ongoing spending on state projects. Democrats called the process ‘corrupt.’
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan schools should disclose vaccination rates to parents, lawmakers say
The 11-bill package was introduced to strengthen the state’s authority amid shifting federal policies on childhood immunization.
Posted inTalent & Education
Rural Michigan broadband access to jump with $920M in fed funding
There are 22 counties — mostly in northern Michigan or the Upper Peninsula — where under 60% of homes have broadband access.